A New York Minute In History

A New York Minute In History is a podcast about the history of New York and the unique tales of New Yorkers. It is hosted by State Historian Devin Lander, Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts ...more

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January 31, 2024 00:29:41
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Confederate Spies at the Canadian Border | A New York Minute in History

On this month's episode, Devin and Lauren uncover a system of Confederate spies, guerillas, and terrorists attempting to wreak havoc on Western New York...

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December 27, 2023 00:29:39
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Plymouth Freeman and Unfinished Revolutions | A New York Minute in History

On this month’s episode, Devin and Lauren explore the story of Plymouth Freeman, a black Patriot who served in the Continental Army during the...

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November 29, 2023 00:29:33
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Centering Authentic Indigenous Voices | A New York Minute in History

For our first episode of this new season, we're celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a conversation regarding how historians can center authentic indigenous...

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August 30, 2023 00:29:27
The Fox Sisters and the "Great American Hoax" | A New York Minute in History

The Fox Sisters and the "Great American Hoax" | A New York Minute in History

For our season finale, Devin and Lauren tell the story of the Fox sisters, who rose to fame as early practitioners of modern spiritualism...

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July 28, 2023 00:29:57
The Florence Farming Association | A New York Minute in History

The Florence Farming Association | A New York Minute in History

On this episode, Devin and Lauren tell the story of the Florence Farming and Lumber Association, a settlement of free African Americans in Oneida...

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June 30, 2023 00:29:27
Las Villas | A New York Minute in History

Las Villas | A New York Minute in History

On this episode, Devin and Lauren learn about an enclave of restaurants, bars and resorts that catered to predominately Latin American clientele near the...

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